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Joan Vassos: The First (and Only) Golden Bachelorette on Love, Midlife & Family

Millions of viewers watched Joan Vassos make history as the first—and so far only—Golden Bachelorette. But the experience didn’t just change her love life—it changed her life.

In this episode of In My Hometown, Joan joins Jamie Stein and Pascal for a candid conversation about finding love later in life, family, grief, resilience, and what it’s really been like since the cameras stopped rolling.

Joan reflects on her journey from widow and mother to becoming the first Golden Bachelorette, how the experience has shaped her life today, and where things stand with Chock. She also reunites with…

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